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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1980
Page
5
A humorous reflection on rising long distance costs. The narrator chronicles inflated bills from calls between family and friends, noting how frequent talking becomes costly. They draft strict rules to curb calls, preferring letters to reduce expenses.
A mother with psoriasis found itching eased after her dog licked her ankle, prompting medical caution from Dr. Farber who notes saliva may harm skin. The letter also shares a pregnancy conflict where a husband urges abortion, leading to marital strain and safety in choosing family support.
Joyce Ross named director of the Aiken County Museum after three years with Winterthur Museum in Delaware. She outlines goals including cataloguing inventory, forming a Friends of the Museum, expanding weekend hours, and creating period rooms using local artifacts such as Indian mounds and 19th century furniture. The plan emphasizes hands on learning and volunteer support.
Shellie Newell, a 28 year old Graniteville resident, joins about 50 hikers on HikaNation a cross country trek from San Francisco to Washington DC sponsored by the American Hiking Society to spotlight wilderness preservation The group averages about 12 miles daily and uses pre set drop points and a follow on support vehicle Newell saved 13 months prior to leaving her job as a journalist and cameraperson before starting the year long journey
On the trail families and friends begin a 4000 mile hike led by HikaNation in a cross country trek from San Francisco to Washington DC. The group includes 37 men and 16 women and a support van driven by Monty Montgomery.
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